Hi all, we've booked a very last-minute trip to the Seychelles this October with our two little ones (ages 5 and 7) and I'm after some local wisdom!

Here's how it's shaping up:

- A night on Mahé to start while we find our feet after a long flight.

- A week of sailing on a catamaran out of Praslin (19th–27th Oct) - this is the big adventure and the bit I'm most excited about/nervous about with the kids!

- A few final nights back on Mahé before we head first to Dubai then home to the UK.

We don't need hotel recommendations or boat hires as we have sorted it, but I'd love to hear:

- Must-dos with young children: beaches, wildlife, boat stops, anything that'll make their little ones extra excited!

- Great restaurants and cafés (anything from upmarket and luxury places to very simple but great options is welcome)

- General advice for sailing this route with kids this age: snorkelling spots, anchorages, things you wish you'd known etc.

It's our first time sailing in the area, so would be grateful for any advice, tips and recommendations. Thank you!

Net week my family and I coming to Seychelles for 20 days vacation.
Mahe/ Praslin/ La Digue then back to Mahe.
Any recommendations for guest house and car rentals please 🙏

Hi! We’re visiting the Seychelles in april 2027. I’m really struggling to determine what island to visit first.
We ofcourse arrive at Mahé after a long flight (6,5 to dubai and then 4,5 to Mahé). So mahe-praslin-la digue and back. But then you would have a longer travelling day on the return journey with the risk that the ferry is delayed or cancelled.

we arrive very early in the morning on the first day at mahe, at 6:50 so we could also consider making the trip to Praslin or La Digue? And then work our way back.

Maybe the order doesn’t matter that much in the end but I would really appreciate some insights!

Going to the Seychelles for 13 days. We were thinking of arriving and going straight to Praslin for 5 days, then spending 3 days in La Digue and finishing with 5 days in Mahé. My birthday is on day 11 of the trip. What island would you recommend spending my birthday on?

Would you recommend this itinerary, or would it be better to start in Mahé, then travel to Praslin and La Digue, and return to Mahé for our flight home? Any feedback on the best order would be appreciated!

Hi everyone!
I’m planning a trip to the Seychelles soon and will be spending 6 days on Praslin followed by 6 days on Mahé.
I’m currently overwhelmed with choosing a reliable car rental company. I want to avoid potential scams, hidden fees, or unreliable providers, and I'm looking for trustworthy local recommendations for both islands.
Should I book separate rentals on each island (e.g., one company for Praslin and another for Mahé), or is there a specific agency that operates smoothly on both?

Which companies have you personally used and can recommend for good service and transparent pricing?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi all,

I have narrowed down my choices to these two hotels, but am struggling on which one to pick. Story looks like it has a wide variety of offerings, but Savoy looks like it is attached to a much nicer beach (beau vallon).

If anyone has any experience with one or the other or has a recommendation it would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Hi Friends, after long and hard thought I am leaning towards going to Seychelles for my honeymoon in May of 2027. Instead of using ChatGPT I figured I would ask some redditors on some must do and sees. Including any islands and for how long. Definitely looking to enjoy some privacy as well as some exploring and adventures as well. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Seychelles with family later in September. I'm trying to see the price difference when I book a 21-day sim and network from RTA versus when I directly buy at the Seychelles airport. Please help 🙏

If anyone is visiting Seychelles from 14 june 2027
And interested in a helicopter ride we are a couple we can split the 1000€

Hello, is porting numbers from one network to other an option in Seychelles?

Islands

Seychellois who’s grown up in London and trying to connect with my people (and improve my Creole) but most of the posts here seem to be about travel advice. I’m new to Reddit so please feel free to reach out!

What are some unique, artsy, and affordable souvenirs I can take home from Mahé? I’m looking for something a little different from the usual touristy stuff. Any recommendations on where to find them?

Hi everyone!

I’ll be moving to Mahé, Seychelles, for work, and I’m looking for a place to stay from around October 2026.

What I’m looking for:

• 📍 Preferably around Victoria / Bel Air / Mont Fleuri / English River
• 🏠 A private room in a shared apartment/house or a small studio/1-bedroom
• 💰 Budget: up to USD 1,000/month, preferably including utilities/Wi-Fi
• 📅 Starting around October 2026
• 📆 Ideally a long-term rental (6–12 months)

A little about me: I’m a young professional from China and will be working with an NGO for approximately one year. I’m clean, quiet, responsible, and respectful of shared spaces.

If you have a room/apartment available or know someone who is looking for a tenant, please feel free to DM me with the location, monthly rent, photos, and any additional costs.

Thank you! 🙏

Hello everyone,

am a Bangladeshi hospitality and sales professional currently based in the Maldives, with over 2 years of experience in waiter service, restaurant operations, sales, customer service, and housekeeping.

I am currently looking for a suitable job opportunity in Seychelles, especially in:

Waiter / Restaurant Staff

Sales Assistant / Sales Staff

Customer Service

Hotel / Resort positions

Other suitable hospitality roles

My skills:

Customer service

Waiter & restaurant service

Sales & cash handling

POS systems

Food & beverage service

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Languages: Bangla, English, Hindi and Dhivehi.

I am willing to relocate to Seychelles and am looking for a genuine employer who can provide the required work permit/GOP process.

If you know of any genuine job vacancies or employers hiring foreign workers in Seychelles, please comment or send me a DM.

Thank you for your help..🙏

Hi all,

Me(31M) and my Fiancee (30F) want to stay in seychelles for 6 days November 22-27. We are aiming to just stay at the resort or hotel and maybe do an excursion but not to explore the island. What hotel would you recommend that is under $800/night and is more secluded and suitable for honeymooners.

Hi, does anyone here play pokemon go? Trying to find a friend to send me a gift/postcard for my collection =) I play everyday and have regionals to trade

We are looking for an airbnb for one month in October. We would like to rent a car and explore the island and do some island hopping. Where would you base yourself? North? South? East? West?

Hello everyone,
I’m currently planning a trip to Seychelles for me and my fiance. We already booked the flights. We will land in mahe 04.03 in the morning.

From what I’ve read now I think we will book flights right after arrival to Praslin.
Then I would stay there for 5 nights before taking the ferry to la Digue. For la Digue I’ve planned 4 nights and then staying the last days in mahe.

Is this okay from the planning side? Should we stay longer at one of the islands? Are there any recommendations or must do things?
How is the weather and the sea at this time since its end of rain season. Are there lots of mosquitoes at this time?

Hello,

I'm planning a trip to go to Seychelles in January but I've read that is too rainy. Does it worth it?

I'm open to all you budget tips 😊 how would you divide the trip between Mahe, Praslin and La Digue?

We will be 4 people (2 adults + 2 kids of almost 3yo and almost 6yo).

It has to be in January because I will go back to work in February after a long pause (almost 2 years) for cancer treatment.

It has to be super budget because in these past two years our family income had decreased substantially due to my cancer treatments.

It would be my dream family trip, cancer free.

Thank you for your help!